Rustic Ratatouille, it's so tasty and colourful

I do enjoy the Autumn/Fall when colours are beginning to change and leaves begin to fall. Although this month has been very wet here in the UK we have had the occasional sunny, dry day when it's been very pleasant to be out and about.

(this is an older image not this year)

It can be colourful in the kitchen too! Take this rustic ratatouille recipe, it really is simple yet wonderfully colourful and extremely tasty ... tuck in quick - before it's all gone!

Ingredients
Serves Four
225g cherry tomatoes
1 red onion
1 medium aubergine (eggplant)
1 yellow pepper
2 red peppers
2 courgettes (zucchini)
1 fennel bulb, small
90ml olive oil
1 garlic clove, peeled and roughly chopped
10g fresh basil, torn
1 pinch salt
1 pinch black pepper

Method
1. Pre-heat the oven to Gas Mark 4, 220°C, fan 200°C.
2. Peel the onions, cut into quarters and then cut each quarter lengthways again. Roughly chop the remaining vegetables to a similar size and place into a large bowl with the onions.
3. Pour over the olive oil, add the garlic and use your hands to mix thoroughly. Spread out the vegetables in a roasting tray and season with salt and pepper.
4. Place the roasting tray in the oven. Once the vegetables have started to colour, around 10-15 minutes, add the tomato and basil.
5. Mix well and return to the oven for a further 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are well coloured but remain reasonably crunchy in texture.
6. Remove from the oven, season to taste and serve.

Nutrition Per Serving
Carbohydrate 13.6g Protein 4.1g Fat 11g
From an original idea here

Poor Snoopy - I think he may need some help 😊

You will find a variety of recipe ideas within this blog, and it is important to note, not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic (more about this here) and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use a reliable meter. If you have any concerns about your health it is always advisable to consult your Doctor or health care team

All the best Jan